Press release
North America
June 23, 2014

Evonik Corporation To Raise Sodium Methylate Solution Prices in North America

Effective July 1, 2014, or as contracts allow, Evonik Corporation will increase list and off list prices for all concentrations of sodium methylate solution in North America.

Evonik is one of the world’s largest producers of sodium methylate solution, which is used as a catalyst in the production of biodiesel. It is also used in the life science and polymer market segments.

Evonik has three production plants globally: Mobile, Ala., Niederkassel-Lulsdorf, Germany and Puerto General San Martin, Argentina.

For additional information about Evonik in North America, please visit our website: www.evonik.com/north-america. Please visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EvonikNorthAmerica. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/EvonikN_America.

Company information

Evonik, the creative industrial group from Germany, is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. Profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value of the company form the heart of Evonik’s corporate strategy. Its activities focus on the key megatrends health, nutrition, resource efficiency and globalization. Evonik benefits specifically from its innovative prowess and integrated technology platforms.

Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world. In fiscal 2013 more than 33,500 employees generated sales of around €12.7 billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of about €2.0 billion.

Disclaimer

In so far as forecasts or expectations are expressed in this press release or where our statements concern the future, these forecasts, expectations or statements may involve known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results or developments may vary, depending on changes in the operating environment. Neither Evonik Industries AG nor its group companies assume an obligation to update the forecasts, expectations or statements contained in this release.